The most important antisubmarine warfare ships during World War II were the so-called Destroyer Escorts (called DE’s). They were developed to combat the German, Italian, and Japanese submarines that were attacking and sinking Allied destroyers, aircraft carriers, supply ships, and troop carriers. The first DE’s were ordered in November 1942, just prior to U.S. entry…

The Board of Tax Assessors completed its cumbersome review of 2005 conservation use (CU) applications, barring any appeals, Tuesday afternoon by approving some 125 applications and denying two.This week’s action draws to a close nearly a year’s work of revamping the tax exemption policy that has come under fire by many, particularly developers. To that…

Tom and Marene Brazil have been playing The Monticello News football contest since they moved to northern Jasper County in the late 90s. But their results are different: She wins. He doesn’t—at least not yet.Mrs. Brazil this week picked up her third weekly prize since she first won in 1998. As the only player with…